See also Luce's "Naval Songs" (1883), which I believe has the earliest *chanty* related published mention of "A-roving"...(so far)

Here's what Luce gives for title and lyrics -- which are, unfortunately, nothing special:

LEE-GANGWAY CHORUS

In Amsterdam there dwelt a maid,
And her you ought to sea.
In Amsterdam there dwelt a maid,
And making baskets was her trade.
I'll go no more a-roving with you, fair maid.
A-roving, a-roving, since roving's been my ruin,
I'll go no more a-roving with you, fair maid.